Every good book depends on the editing. Write your first draft in author mode and your second or if you need it, third draft in editor mode.
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Guest Author-Jordyn Kross
Please welcome Jordyn Kross to This Writer’s Life… Disaster Survival for Authors Words matter for authors. When I say “disaster”, your mind might conjure the tornado that swept Dorothy away in The Wizard of Oz, or perhaps news images from recent hurricanes. But not all disasters are newsworthy or can be fixed with insurance settlement….
Monday Writing Tips-Editing is Key
Don’t sweat the first draft. Get it written and then on your second and third if you need one, cut, cut, cut, refine, refine, refine.
Accept the Challenge-Vacation
People often head out on vacation during May so this week’s challenge is to write a story about a character who is on vacation or planning one. Have fun and happy writing.
Book Tour Stop Nontraditional Plot Structures by Margie Pignataro
A FREE ebook that introduces neurodiverse writers (and neurotypical) to plot structures beyond the commonly used hero’s Journey. These plots are emotionally accessible, highly creative, and more “traditional” than you’d expect. Nontraditional Plot Structures for Neurodiverse Writers by Margie Pignataro Genre: Nonfiction Literary Theory, Writer’s Guide Born from a rejected dissertation proposal and reworked over…
Monday Writing Tips-Characters Take Over
Sometimes when I write my characters take over the plot. When I was a beginning writer I panicked thinking I was doing something wrong. I’ve since learned it’s a great thing. When your characters take over you’re on the right track. You, the writer are getting out of the way and letting your character and…
Guest Author Alana Lorens (AKA) Barbara Mountjoy
Please welcome author Alana Lorens (AKA) Barbara Mountjoy to This Writer’s Life… Thanks for my chance to talk a little about my writing life. My first official story, was by Barbara, at the age of 9. I wrote a blow by blow tale of my cat Moonlight killing and eating a rabbit. The principal at…
Monday Writing Tips-It Comes Down to Editing
I often hear my new students tell me that writing is easier than it seems. I always tell them there is a lot to learn and it’s a bit like those spinning plates that you have to keep twirling around all at the same time. It takes time but in the end it’s worth the…
Accept the Challenge-Grilling Season
This month, our prompts are based on things connected with May. It’s the beginning of grilling season so how about writing a story about someone who decides to grill for neighborhood friends. Does everything go well? Or does it turn into a disaster? Have fun and happy writing.
Guest Author- J.L. Regen/Joan Ramirez
Please welcome back to This Writer’s Life Joan Ramirez who today shares with us two of her recent releases… Secret Desires blurb When Secret Desires was published my original intention was to give hope to all the single, divorced, and women who didn’t know if they wanted to take a second chance on love. With…